Castleconnor Resource Centre, Corballa, Sligo

In 1997 the Association undertook a further project, with the acquisition, from the Co.Sligo V.E.C., of the Corballa Vocational School: i.e. the old Vocational School, located on the main Sligo to Ballina Road, in the Parish of Castleconnor.

The purpose of this new undertaking was to provide a base for the Association’s Training and Employment Services’, for adults with intellectual disabilities and special needs; together with catering for their social and recreational activities.

Refurbishment of the building represented a large investment for the Association, which was grant aided by the ‘Peace and Reconciliation Fund’. Local people have contributed financially through many fundraising events of the Association, and of other organisations in the area.

At our Adult Day Service we strive to meet individual needs of both our younger adults as well as our ageing population of service users. Our aim is to provide each individual with a full and varied day including activities and programmes which will both improve their quality of life as well as equip them with the necessary skills to achieve their maximum potential.

Activities carried out at CRC include:

Sensory Room

Footspa

Massage Therapy

Art Session with Tutor

Dance/Exercise Class with Tutor

Baking

Weekly Bingo

Music Session with Tutor.

Paper Reviews

Computers

Assisting with House Kepping

Grocery Shopping

Music and Film DVD’s

Table Top Activities i.e. Board Games, Playing Cards, Puzzles,

Beauty Therapy

Exercise and Dance Class

Music Class

Arts and Crafts

Community Participation involves the following:

Parks

Bowling

Shopping

Educational Visits

Walks

Visit to Library

Local Pub Visits

Farm Visits.

Outing to Ballina - Heritage Day.

The above activities have developed based on choices identified by Service Users and are funded by H.S.E. West. Each Service User has a Person Centred Plan identifying goals that is constantly reviewed, evaluated and updated by Staff team at C.R.C. in conjunction with the Multi-Disciplinary Team, H.S.E. West.